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FL H9051

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mia Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 26, 2015, as "FAMU Day" in the State of Florida to recognize Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's contributions to higher education

  • FAMU was founded in 1887, named a land grant institution in 1891, and designated a university in 1953

  • The university operates 14 colleges and schools offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across diverse fields including agriculture, pharmacy, engineering, law, and nursing

  • FAMU is recognized as a leading producer of African American baccalaureate and pharmacy degree holders and ranked as the top public historically black college or university in the nation in 2014 by U.S. News & World Report

  • A copy of the resolution shall be presented to Dr. Elmira Mangum, president of FAMU, as a token of recognition

Legislative Description

FAMU Day

Last Action

Adopted

3/26/2015

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